Amazon rainforest19 hrs agoAmazon residents battle wildfire smoke to voteResidents in Manaus, the largest city of the Brazilian Amazon, say smoke has disrupted daily life as they head to the polls19 hrs ago1 day agoWhat to know about Brazil's run-off as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face offFour years after narrowly defeating Jair Bolsonaro, President Lula now faces his son Flávio in a presidential run-off. 1 day ago17 Oct 2026Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election loomsThe Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.17 Oct 202621 Jul 2026Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.21 Jul 20261 Dec 2025Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in PeruRescue efforts in Peru's central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said.1 Dec 202522 Nov 2025What was agreed on climate change at COP30 in Brazil?Countries have reached a new deal to tackle climate change - but not everyone is happy.22 Nov 202518 Nov 2025Brazil creates new Indigenous territories during protest-hit COP30President Lula's government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands in an effort to protect their culture and environment.18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025How lifting the Amazon's soya bean ban could threaten the rainforestThe Amazon rainforest could face a renewed surge of deforestation as efforts grow to overturn a long-standing ban that has protected it.18 Nov 202517 Nov 2025Brazil's Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threatBrazilian farmers want to end a ban on planting soya on cleared land, which critics say would spur deforestation.17 Nov 2025...
